Negotiations have ended between the 200 members of the Teachers Association of Newport (TAN) and the School Committee, leading to an arbitration hearing set for Monday, Oct. 19, something that has seemed inevitable for months. More...

Goodbyes may sometimes be happy occasions. More often than not, though, goodbyes are bittersweet, if not flat-out sorrowful events that produce moist-eyed farewells and, if we’re lucky, memories of days gone by. More...

The Wall Street Journal, in a feature story on Monday, Oct. 12, documented the rapid growth of charter schools nationally and in our neighboring state of Massachusetts, including the city of Boston. Some of the statistics are amazing. More...

All of the mid-season apples are in! Galas, Mackintosh, Honey Crisps, and Macouns are ready for harvest. There are many more varieties ready as well, however, these are the most tasty for cooking in October. More...

The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) will enjoy property tax advantages on the value of its new construction pursuant to a tax stabilization resolution approved by the Newport City Council at its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14. More...

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As part of its commitment to OB/GYN and family-centered care, Newport Hospital has completed a renovation of its Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center, just in time for the center’s 20th anniversary. More...

The battle to end or extend the leases of three cellular phone companies renting space atop a tower on Rogers High School property may have taken another turn after a School Committee member suggested moving the tower to another site. That site More...

Conner Flynn, a senior at Middletown High School, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor ceremony held last month. Flynn is a member of Troop 3 Newport, sponsored by the Elks Lodge #104. More...

Fall migration along the Atlantic Flyway is still very active, and each day brings new sights to local birders. Recent storms across the region have aided species in their endeavors to move south toward their wintering grounds. More...